Advising

Students in the College of Natural Resources will benefit from the advice and expertise of both academic advisors and faculty advisors throughout their college careers. Understand that students are ultimately responsible for their education and decision making. Advisees must be prepared to take responsibility and be prepared to tackle a strategic approach towards graduation. However, students have invaluable help at their disposal through staff and professors who are advocates for the success of each and every student.

While Academic Advisors and Faculty Advisors both take an advising role when working with students, each has a separate responsibility to the student in their respective role:

Academic Advisors are advisors who incoming and transfer students work with during their first and second years of their collegiate career. Academic Advisors assist students with the following responsibilities:

Developing four-year academic plans

Class scheduling assistance

Evaluation of transfer credits

Counseling for better understanding of degree requirements

Approval and processing of academic forms and documents such as class waivers, change of major, etc.

Graduation related information

Career development

University resource information

Faculty Advisors are faculty members in the area of your major who can offer valuable insight and advice in a student’s area of interest. Connecting with a faculty advisor gives students the opportunity to benefit from their expertise and life experiences. Faculty advisors can help students in the following areas:

Expertise in the student's area of interest

Guidance regarding course substitutions within a student's major

Connection to research opportunities

Suggestions for specialization courses

"Big picture" discussions regarding career goals and opportunities

Graduate school guidance

Providing advice to keep students on track to fulfilling degree requirements for graduation in their particular major